Abstract
A model of iron meteorite formation at low temperature (250°C) in space (e.g. comets) has been experimentally investigated. A Fe(CO)5 + Ni(CO)4 + H2S gas stream was heated (180°C) between the poles of a permanent magnet. Iron-nickel alloys similar to natural meteorites were formed (Kamazit,Taenit enveloping Troilite and Pentlandit). In addition graphite and hydrocarbons were tentatively recognized. This finding is supported by technical literature on the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis where the decompositiog of metalcarbonyls in presence of H2 and NH3 at 240°C leads to hydrocarbons and primary amines. It is assumed that in a magnetic field the streaming gas-mixture might react to form some assymetric, not completely racemic compounds. Such compounds could have reached earth with impacting comets and meteorites.
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